PARTNER is a dynamic new NGO that brings stakeholders together to focus on social problems by providing forums and opportunities for collaboration. PARTNER aims to facilitate collaboration between government and civil society.

PARTNER, in partnership together with the Western Cape Department of Community Safety, is hosting a breakfast briefing on the theme ‘Promoting Positive Partnerships: Improving Safety in Your Community’ on 23 May 2013 in Cape Town.

Speakers:

The first speaker, Dr Richard Griggs from PARTNER, is a monitoring and evaluation specialist who for 20 years has encouraged a scientific approach to designing partnership-based interventions for crime prevention and safety. Dr Griggs will describe 10 essential steps to designing a successful community-level safety strategy.

The second speaker is Gideon Morris, Chief Director: Civilian Oversight from the Department of Community Safety, who will speak about the role of the new Western Cape Community Safety Act in terms of promoting positive partnerships. Gideon will also discuss some practical examples of partnering with the government. The floor will then be open to a discussion.

There is no charge for this event and unfortunately the organisers cannot pay for transport or accommodation arrangements. Seating is limited.

PARTNER is a dynamic new NGO that brings stakeholders together to focus on social problems by providing forums and opportunities for collaboration PARTNER aims to facilitate collaboration between government and civil society PARTNER in partnership together with the Western Cape Department of Community Safety is hosting a breakfast briefing on the theme ‘Promoting Positive Partnerships Improving Safety in Your Community’ on 23 May 2013 in Cape Town Speakers The first speaker Dr Richard Griggs from PARTNER is a monitoring and evaluation specialist who for 20 years has encouraged a scientific approach to designing partnership-based interventions for crime prevention and safety Dr Griggs will describe 10 essential steps to designing a successful community-level safety strategy The second speaker is Gideon Morris Chief Director Civilian Oversight from the Department of Community Safety who will speak about the role of the new Western Cape Community Safety Act in ter